There are many a Honda snob (myself included) who take the perception of people who mis-spell VTEC in any variant you mention, whether intentional or not, as one who doesn't really know what exactly it is, what exactly it stands for, how it works, or even who makes it.

v-tech is a telephone manufacturer. We generally ignore anyone who makes reference to any Honda engine technology as a telephone.

Ask any true Honda/Acura fan. We are dead serious about VTEC.

 

is vtec engine that good my 96 prelude dont have a vtec,but driving my dad 98 accord vtec doesnt feel much of a rush or any special.

 

When you hear the vtec kick in around 5500 rpm it is a whole different feeling. It sounds and feels like a second engine is kicking in. That is why our cars max hp is found up in the 6-7 grand on the rpm's.

 

Well, it's different depending on the engine. Some are tuned for high performance, others are tuned for good driveability.

Any Prelude with VTEC is much more exciting to drive than an Accord with VTEC (unless that Accord happens to be the 2003 - present EX V6 with a 6 speed manual). Same goes for pretty much all Acuras. But if you are driving a 4 cylinder Accord or Civic (not Si), VTEC isn't all that spectacular performance wise..... HOWEVER, what VTEC does for those cars is provide good drivability for an engine, which, without VTEC, is a very efficient but annemic drivetrain.

Any variable cam operation (whether it's Toyota's VVT-i, BMW's VANOS, or Honda's VTEC) is basically the same thing. Adding enhanced driveability and performance without sacrificing reliability or efficiency.

 

Well put

 

well put indeed!!!!

 

is the auto vtec good too or manual better

 

Manual is always better for performance...I think with the Auto Tranny you lose about 5hp.

 

Not only do you loose some horsepower with the automatic, the SportShift auto in the 97-01 Preludes was problematic. It shared components with the autos in the Accords which were pretty bad, especially for Honda.

I tend to recomend to anyone considering any Honda to get the manual. Even if you don't know how to drive one, learn. You will be rewarded. Not only are Hondas much more fun to drive in stick shift guise, Honda actually makes what I would consider some of the best manual transmissions in the world (for any car below 50 grand that is..... comparing a Honda tranny to a Ferrari gear box is not what I have in mind). The clutches are smooth and easy to engage and they have solid, short throws. Even the econobox Civics and low end Accords have great manual trannies.